Through Week 3, only Denver (five) and Green Bay (zero) had scored fewer than the Jaguars’ six first-quarter points. The Jaguars script their first 15 plays, and with the expected return of left guard Eben Britton, right tackle Cam Bradfield and reserve running back Rashad Jennings from two-game injuries, and in front of a home crowd that was disappointed two weeks ago, establishing an early rhythm would do much good.

Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden has quickly turned into one of the NFL’s most diverse play-callers. Four Bengals have at least 12 catches in just three games. Last week against Washington, receiver Mohamed Sanu threw a touchdown, and running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for a score — both out of the wildcat formation. Throw in speedster Andrew Hawkins and there is a ton on the Jaguars’ plate.

THIRD DOWN

Dialing long distance

The Jaguars have hit two home runs in the passing game this year, the first (39 yards to Cecil Shorts) should have won the Minnesota game, and the second (80 yards to Shorts) beat Indianapolis. But how about something a little earlier? Last week, only one of Blaine Gabbert’s 23 attempts traveled longer than 20 yards (an out-of-bounds throw about 35 yards downfield). They should explore the deep middle against a suspect Cincinnati secondary.

FOURTH DOWN

Get a sack, period

Even though the Jaguars sent additional personnel in the pass rush last week against Indianapolis and hit quarterback Andrew Luck several times, it did not result in any sacks. Part of the extra rush was the Colts’ philosophy of keeping extra bodies to pass protect. The Jaguars’ two sacks are last in the NFL, and both were in the season opener. Clearly, something else needs to be tried — the Jaguars’ front four is simply not creating big plays.

We are all hungry for some sacks. Something has got to give here. How about putting a bounty on the QB's head?
Sorry, forgot that's not politically correct. How about saying "ok, no game check unless you do your job".
Nope, the players union says you can't do that either. Guess I'll have to just keep yelling my lungs out until they here me. Section 115 row Z.